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About Red Tail Flasher Wrasse
A small, elongated wrasse with predominantly red and orange coloration on the body and a distinctive bright red tail. Males display elaborate fins with striking patterns during courtship "flashing" displays that give the species its common name.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon aquarium with moderate flow • Temperature 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025 • Provide live rock crevices and hiding spots for security • Feed small portions of meaty foods 1-2x daily (mysis, copepods) • Males display elaborate courtship; keep as pairs or singly
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from Indonesia to the Philippines and westward to the Coral Triangle region.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- carnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Diet Details
- Feed high-quality carnivorous foods including mysis shrimp, frozen copepods, and small pellets formulated for wrasses. Offer food multiple times daily since these active fish require frequent small meals.
- Family
- Labridae
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Level
- Moderate
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